Srinagar, Feb 25 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Monday paid floral tributes and offered Fateha Khwani on the epitaph of late Sheikh Nazir Ahmad in Ziyarat Syed Malik Sahib, Soura.
Party president led a delegation of senior party functionaries including general secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Mubarak Gul, Irfan Shah, Shameema Firdous, Sabiya, Pir Afaq ,Mushtaq Guroo, Sabiya Qadri, Javaid Rahim Bhat in paying floral tributes to the party stalwart and former general secretary Sheikh Nazir Ahmad.
On the occasion, Dr Farooq as per a statement issued here said that late Nazir has left a legacy of service and sacrifice for the party functionaries and workers to follow. “The void created by his demise is unarguably hard to fill. His honesty, and steadfastness continues to inspire the rank and file of the party and we will carry forward his legacy of struggle and service by serving people. The need of the hour is to emulate his passion of serving people. I pray for peace to his soul,” he said.
Party General Secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar while highlighting the contribution of late Nazir said, “He was undisputedly a tall leader, and an exemplary statesman. A visionary, Nazir served his state and people without any personal interest. He didn’t accumulate any wealth, and never furthered his own interests or those of his kith or kin. His biggest asset was the love and affection of his people”, adding, “his doors were always open for party workers. He served the party with his heart and soul. His contribution and work culture will continue to inspire us in the times to come. I pay tributes to his soul.”
Later Party president paid obeisance at the shrine of Hazrat Syed Malik Sahib and prayed for peace and prosperity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. (KNS)